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4BR End of Term Reports more...
Just as we did last year, and in line with current Government directives on class sizes, 4BR gives it's end of term reports on the current top 25 bands in the 4BR World Rankings class.
30.12.03
Timpani & Percussion - part 2: more...
Dave Griffiths continues his detailed look into the arts and crafts of brass band percussion playing.
21.12.03
Attending Contests: more...
Some 70 years. In 1934, Dr. Harold Hind wrote his book entitled "The Brass Band". One chapter dealt with how brass bands attend contests. Some things certainly have not changed!
21.12.03
2003 4BR Awards: more...
Just before you all pack away your instruments (a la Blue Peter tortoise) for their traditional winter hibernation, the time has come again for the ever so traditional 4BR Awards.
17.12.03
Retrospective - 2003 Belgium National Championships: more
Brussels Conservatory
Sunday 30th November
05.12.03
Retrospective - 2003 Butlins Mineworkers: more...
Our man Malcolm Wood was at Butlins for the weekend and gives his report on what seemed to be a great occassion.
03.12.03
Retrospective - 2003 Scottish Open: more...
Now with audio files. Listen to the adjudicators and the winning conductor, Rossell Gray
02.12.03
2003 Scottish Open Championship
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Sunday 30th November
- introduction
- preview and predictions
27.11.03
2003 Butlins Mineworkers: more...
Preview and predictions
Skyline Resort , Skegness
29th/30th November
26.11.03
Retrospective - Wilkinson Northern Open 2003: more...
Our man John James and his helpers were there at the contest, and gives his retrospective of the day.
24.11.03
BFBB Business/Strategic Plan: more...
The British Federation of Brass Bands have released their Business Plan for the future. We have it in full, so read it and see what you think about their ideas.
23.11.03
Timpani & Percussion - part 1: more...
Timpani & Percussion & its contribution to the Modern Brass Band - part one
by Dave Griffiths
16.11.03
Brass in Concert 2003: more...
Coverage of the event from Spennymoor
12.11.03
Eric Ball in Cornwall: more...
Phillip Hunt, the presenter of the Sounds of Brass radio programme in the West Country recalls Eric Ball and his time spent in Cornwall over the years.
9.11.03
Thanks for the Memory No 8: more...
JAMES SCOTT - '.one of life's true gentleman and someone who believes self praise is no praise.'
By Chris Helme
6.11.03
Contest Retrospective: more...
British Open Solo and Quartet Championship
5.11.03
Pontins National Championships 2003: more...
Coverage of the event from Pontins, Prestatyn, North Wales
22.10.03
Nationals 2003 - championship section : more...
Full coverage of the event from London's Royal Albert Hall
12.10.03
Nationals 2003 - Sections 1-4: more...
Full coverage of the event from Dundee's Caird Hall
14.09.03
British Open 2003: more...
Full coverage of the event from Birmingham's Symphony Hall
04.09.03
Want to talk? - more...
4BR checks out a new and exciting "Discussion Forum" on the web called "The Mouthpiece" and finds that it caters for brass band lovers of any shape and form.
04.09.03
Band Watching: more...
Beginning and ending with The Beatles. A Short Appraisal of Brass Bands in Popular Music Culture.
by John James
25.08.03
Thanks for the Memory No 7: more...
Sounds of the 70's with The Band of Yorkshire Imperial Metals.
by Chris Helme
20.07.03
The World's Greatest Cornet Player? more...
September 2003 sees the 135th anniversary of the birth of Herbert Clarke, possibly the most famous cornet player the world has ever seen and heard.
20.07.03
Listening to the Band: more...
Behind the scenes at the Beeb to find out how LTTB gets on the air
14.07.03
150 years for Woodhouse: more...
Sunday 22nd June 2003 arrived bright and sunny for what was going to be a historic day in Woodhouse Prize Bands 150 years of existence.
12.07.03
West Lothian Challenge: more...
4BR gives a preview of the contest which has just started north of the border plus a review of the first leg of the contest which saw victory go to Whitburn.
Whit Friday:
We give full coverage to the great occasion in the heartland of bands on the march.
- Whit Friday 2003 details
- Introduction and background
- Overall 2002 Results
- John James and 4BR look back at the 2002 contest
- 2002 Competing bands
- How each band did last year
- The FULL results from 2002
- FULL results from the Saddleworth 2003
- FULL results from the Tameside 2003
- Malcolm Wood describes a "Perfect Day"
- John James joins the Rainford Silver Band
Brassed Off: more...
Carlton Brass have been busy treading the boards. We take a peek at how they have done and have also interviewed the Director. Cue luvvy darlings....
Interview: more...
4BR talk to Phil Lawrence, a composer with much to offer, be it his music or his ideas. Read this - we think you'll enjoy it!
All England Masters 2003:
- 4BR Retrospective
- LIVE: Band by band coverage
- Introduction and predictions
- Band by band preview
- Dedicated Service Award - Phillip McCann
- The Masters Records
- Conductors records
- SMS - get the results on your mobile
- 2002 - in retrospect
- 50 things...
- Masters results archive
Thanks for the Memory No 6: more...
DAVID READ - 'the quintessential British Bandsman'
by Chris Helme
18.05.03
Bold as Brass: read...
Raising the Wind with JIMMY EDWARDS
by Howard Watson
18.05.03
European Championships 2003:

Retrospectives:
- Championship Section
- First Section and Conductors Competition
10.05.03
Spring Brass Band Festival 2003

Retrospectives:
- Grand Shield
- Senior Cup
- Senior Trophy
07.05.03

Previews:
- Grand Shield
- Senior Cup
- Senior Trophy

Also:
- The Qualifiers to the Open (1991 - 2002)
- Records since 1974
- Belle Vue timeline
- Test Piece Reviews
European Championships 2003:

Essentials:
- Schedule of events
- Bands and conductors
- Past, present, predictions
- Own choice selection
- The adjudicators
- 2nd composers comp
- Euro Youth Brass Band
- Closing concert and forum
- First section contest
- Norwegian perspective

Facts and figures: these have been updated
- 10 Best and worst moments
- Records since 1978
- 60 facts...
- 1978 - the 1st Champs
- The forgotton test piece
- Bergen 1996 revisited

18.04.03

Coming soon:
- Test piece review
The Flugelhorn Ancient & Modern: more...
by Stan Lippeatt
26.03.03
On the road: more...
By Howard Snell
25.03.03
If I was Dictator Maximus: more...
by Richard Evans
25.03.03
Regionals 2003: Retrospective reviews:

. West of England
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. London & Southern Counties
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. North of England
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. Wales
    Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. Scotland
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. North West
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. Midlands
     Championship section
     First section
     Third section
     Second and Fourth section

. Yorkshire
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section
Regionals 2003: Previews

. West of England
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. London & Southern Counties
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. North of England
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. Wales
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. Scotland
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. North West
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. Yorkshire
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section

. Midlands
     Championship section
     First section
     Second section
     Third section
     Fourth section
Regionals 2003: Test Piece Reviews
Find out what we think of this years regional offerings in all the sections: more...
27.02.03
In retrospect - The National Youth Band Championships 2003: more...
Our man at the RNCM certainly had an enjoyable day as 4BR looks back on what our talented youngsters had to offer
17.02.03
In retrospect - Norwegian Championships 2003: more...
We look back at the weekend in Bergen and pick out what was great, good and not bad about the event as a whole
14.02.03
Norwegian Brass Band Championships 2003:
We preview the forthcoming contest at the Grieg Hall in Bergen.
Elite Section
First Section
Second Section
Third Section
Fourth Section
05.02.03
In retrospect - Yeovil 2003: more...
We giveo ur retrospective review of the playing at the seasons opener in Yeovil
03.02.03
Making a CD - Part II: more...
4BR talk to Trevor Caffull, Sales and Marketing Director at SP&S Ltd
26.01.03
Yeovil Entertainment Contest 2003: more...
We run the rule over the runners and riders for the traditional season opener at Yeovil
22.01.03
Frozen in Time: more...
James Shepherd Versatile Brass
Brisbane, Australia - 1978
20.01.03
Thanks for the Memory No 5: more...
Derek Southcott - A musician with many sounds.
by Chris Helme
12.01.03
If I was Dictator Maximus: more...
Five Banding Decrees for a Happy New Year
By Howard Snell
11.01.03
Test Pieces due for a Revival: more...
4BR look at 10 test pieces that deserve a revival in 2003
09.01.03
4BarsRest World Rankings Review 2002: more...
Our resident statto - Mr Casey provides a comprehensive breakdown of how bands did during 2002
07.01.03
4BR End of Term Reports: more...
The top 25 bands in the 4BR rankings at the end of 2002 have a graded report from the 4BR Headmaster to take home to their parents, plus a prediction of how we think they may do next term.......
02.01.03